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1853-1889

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This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit
2013-03-26T16:57-0400

Repository:

New York State Historical Association - Research Library

Title:

T. Ellery Lord Papers

Dates:

1853-1889

Quantity:

1.5 Cubic feet

Funding Source:

This finding aid was made available electronically through a Regional Bibliographic Data Bases (RBDB) grant from the South Central Regional Library Council, Ithaca, N.Y.

Identification:

Coll. No. 352

Language:

English

Scope and Content Note

The T. Ellery Lord Papers consist primarily of material relating to Lord's military service in the Civil War, 1861-1865. The collection is divided into two parts, personal papers, including letters and diaries, and official papers. During his years in the army, Lord wrote to his parents on a weekly basis describing living conditions, social activities, and battles, and stating his opinions about politics, generals, the course of the war, Southerners, and African Americans.

Two diaries, dated 1864 and 1865, contain sporadic entries briefly recording daily activities in camp, and sometimes expressing feelings about women he is interested in. One folder of miscellaneous letters and papers, 1865-1886, contains Lord's honorable discharge from the army on Sept. 18, 1865, a bullet, his marriage contract with Janet Louse Scott, letters of condolence for the death of his father, Theodore S. Lord, and obituary notices for T. Ellery Lord and Theodore S. Lord.

T. Ellery Lord's official papers include papers relating to court martials between September 1, 1861 and March 1863, and papers relating to the distribution of clothing, equipment, provisions, and ordnance, for which Lord was responsible as acting regimental quartermaster. There are also receipts, invoices, vouchers, and returns from a commissary in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, which do not have any clear connection to Lord's responsibilities.

Also in this collection are five letters addressed to members of the Reid family of Virginia, 1853-1859. Three of the letters are addressed to Miss Fanny (or Fannie) Reid, who appears to be in her late teens or early twenties. There is no clear connection between the Reids and T. Ellery Lord revealed in the collection.

Biographical/Historical Note

T. Ellery (Theodore Ellery) Lord was born on Dec. 18, 1841 to Sarah J. and Theodore S. Lord of Albany, N.Y. He enrolled in the Union Army at Albany on April 20, 1861, mustering in as second lieutenant of Company F of the 3rd Regiment of the New York State Volunteers. He became first lieutenant on Aug. 9, 1861, then Captain of Co. E. on March 21, 1863, and was made a major on June 1, 1865. Lord also received brevets as lieutenant-colonel, colonel, and brigadier general for gallantry, before mustering out in November of 1865. While a first lieutenant, Lord served on court martial numerous times, often acting as judge advocate, as well as being acting regimental quartermaster from June 1862 to March 1863. Lord continued his association with the Army for most of his life, holding a position in the 9th Brigade staff until December 29, 1879, and as commander of the 5th Brigade from January 1, 1880 until November 25, 1882.

After the war, Lord returned to Albany and worked for L. Thomas and Co., a lumber firm. He married twice, but does not appear to have had any children. The name of the first wife and the date of their marriage are not recorded in this collection. His second wife was Janet Louise Scott, of Hull, Quebec. Lord died at the age of 45, on September 10, 1886 of a "protracted illness."

Restrictions

Copyright Restrictions

The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material.

Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research. If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of fair use, that user may be liable for copyright infringement.

This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.

Administrative Information

Accession Numbers

NM-253.44, NM-029.77, NM-052.77

Guide to the T. Ellery Lord Papers 1853-1889 New York State Historical Association - Research Library Special Collections P.O. Box 800, 5798 State Highway 80 Cooperstown, NY 13326 (607) 547-1470 This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2013-03-26T16:57-0400 T. Ellery Lord Papers Coll. No. 352 New York State Historical Association - Research Library English 1.5 Cubic feet 1853-1889 This finding aid was made available electronically through a Regional Bibliographic Data Bases (RBDB) grant from the South Central Regional Library Council, Ithaca, N.Y. Scope and Content Note The T. Ellery Lord Papers consist primarily of material relating to Lord's military service in the Civil War, 1861-1865. The collection is divided into two parts, personal papers, including letters and diaries, and official papers. During his years in the army, Lord wrote to his parents on a weekly basis describing living conditions, social activities, and battles, and stating his opinions about politics, generals, the course of the war, Southerners, and African Americans. Two diaries, dated 1864 and 1865, contain sporadic entries briefly recording daily activities in camp, and sometimes expressing feelings about women he is interested in. One folder of miscellaneous letters and papers, 1865-1886, contains Lord's honorable discharge from the army on Sept. 18, 1865, a bullet, his marriage contract with Janet Louse Scott, letters of condolence for the death of his father, Theodore S. Lord, and obituary notices for T. Ellery Lord and Theodore S. Lord. T. Ellery Lord's official papers include papers relating to court martials between September 1, 1861 and March 1863, and papers relating to the distribution of clothing, equipment, provisions, and ordnance, for which Lord was responsible as acting regimental quartermaster. There are also receipts, invoices, vouchers, and returns from a commissary in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, which do not have any clear connection to Lord's responsibilities. Also in this collection are five letters addressed to members of the Reid family of Virginia, 1853-1859. Three of the letters are addressed to Miss Fanny (or Fannie) Reid, who appears to be in her late teens or early twenties. There is no clear connection between the Reids and T. Ellery Lord revealed in the collection. Biographical/Historical Note T. Ellery (Theodore Ellery) Lord was born on Dec. 18, 1841 to Sarah J. and Theodore S. Lord of Albany, N.Y. He enrolled in the Union Army at Albany on April 20, 1861, mustering in as second lieutenant of Company F of the 3rd Regiment of the New York State Volunteers. He became first lieutenant on Aug. 9, 1861, then Captain of Co. E. on March 21, 1863, and was made a major on June 1, 1865. Lord also received brevets as lieutenant-colonel, colonel, and brigadier general for gallantry, before mustering out in November of 1865. While a first lieutenant, Lord served on court martial numerous times, often acting as judge advocate, as well as being acting regimental quartermaster from June 1862 to March 1863. Lord continued his association with the Army for most of his life, holding a position in the 9th Brigade staff until December 29, 1879, and as commander of the 5th Brigade from January 1, 1880 until November 25, 1882. After the war, Lord returned to Albany and worked for L. Thomas and Co., a lumber firm. He married twice, but does not appear to have had any children. The name of the first wife and the date of their marriage are not recorded in this collection. His second wife was Janet Louise Scott, of Hull, Quebec. Lord died at the age of 45, on September 10, 1886 of a "protracted illness." Copyright Restrictions The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research. If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of fair use, that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.

The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material.; Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research. If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of fair use, that user may be liable for copyright infringement.; This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.

Guide to the T. Ellery Lord Papers 1853-1889 New York State Historical Association - Research Library Special Collections P.O. Box 800, 5798 State Highway 80 Cooperstown, NY 13326 (607) 547-1470 This finding aid was produced using the Archivists' Toolkit 2013-03-26T16:57-0400 T. Ellery Lord Papers Coll. No. 352 New York State Historical Association - Research Library English 1.5 Cubic feet 1853-1889 This finding aid was made available electronically through a Regional Bibliographic Data Bases (RBDB) grant from the South Central Regional Library Council, Ithaca, N.Y. Scope and Content Note The T. Ellery Lord Papers consist primarily of material relating to Lord's military service in the Civil War, 1861-1865. The collection is divided into two parts, personal papers, including letters and diaries, and official papers. During his years in the army, Lord wrote to his parents on a weekly basis describing living conditions, social activities, and battles, and stating his opinions about politics, generals, the course of the war, Southerners, and African Americans. Two diaries, dated 1864 and 1865, contain sporadic entries briefly recording daily activities in camp, and sometimes expressing feelings about women he is interested in. One folder of miscellaneous letters and papers, 1865-1886, contains Lord's honorable discharge from the army on Sept. 18, 1865, a bullet, his marriage contract with Janet Louse Scott, letters of condolence for the death of his father, Theodore S. Lord, and obituary notices for T. Ellery Lord and Theodore S. Lord. T. Ellery Lord's official papers include papers relating to court martials between September 1, 1861 and March 1863, and papers relating to the distribution of clothing, equipment, provisions, and ordnance, for which Lord was responsible as acting regimental quartermaster. There are also receipts, invoices, vouchers, and returns from a commissary in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, which do not have any clear connection to Lord's responsibilities. Also in this collection are five letters addressed to members of the Reid family of Virginia, 1853-1859. Three of the letters are addressed to Miss Fanny (or Fannie) Reid, who appears to be in her late teens or early twenties. There is no clear connection between the Reids and T. Ellery Lord revealed in the collection. Biographical/Historical Note T. Ellery (Theodore Ellery) Lord was born on Dec. 18, 1841 to Sarah J. and Theodore S. Lord of Albany, N.Y. He enrolled in the Union Army at Albany on April 20, 1861, mustering in as second lieutenant of Company F of the 3rd Regiment of the New York State Volunteers. He became first lieutenant on Aug. 9, 1861, then Captain of Co. E. on March 21, 1863, and was made a major on June 1, 1865. Lord also received brevets as lieutenant-colonel, colonel, and brigadier general for gallantry, before mustering out in November of 1865. While a first lieutenant, Lord served on court martial numerous times, often acting as judge advocate, as well as being acting regimental quartermaster from June 1862 to March 1863. Lord continued his association with the Army for most of his life, holding a position in the 9th Brigade staff until December 29, 1879, and as commander of the 5th Brigade from January 1, 1880 until November 25, 1882. After the war, Lord returned to Albany and worked for L. Thomas and Co., a lumber firm. He married twice, but does not appear to have had any children. The name of the first wife and the date of their marriage are not recorded in this collection. His second wife was Janet Louise Scott, of Hull, Quebec. Lord died at the age of 45, on September 10, 1886 of a "protracted illness." Copyright Restrictions The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specified conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be used for any purpose other than private study, scholarship, or research. If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of fair use, that user may be liable for copyright infringement. This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copying order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.